Adolescent DevelopmentTraining Leaders of Cadets - Seminar L2

Overview

Diverse ages in the Cadet ProgramLearning stylesStudent-centered education

Early, middle & late adolescence

Age 14-16Concrete thinkers Abstract thinkers Critical thinkersBody changes Independence Entering adulthoodFears not knowing Fears not fitting-in Fears not reaching goals

Age 12-13 Age 17-20

The Four Modalities of LearningVisual Auditory

Kinesthetic Tactile

Student-Centered Learning

The best cadet units are cadet-centered.Cadets learn by doing; they are active participants, not passive receivers.Subject matter must be relevant to cadets’ interests. Cadets need to have a stake in their own learning. Ranking cadets should be included in the decision making-process.

Summary

Each cadet is an individual.Use a variety of leadership & teaching styles so as to reach all cadets.Consider age and maturity as you promote cadets and assign jobs.Use student-centered approaches by involving cadets in decision-making.